Bismarck weekly tribune., 1887-01-14

county, and he hoped he would have con-
SideratiOn. e5F s4
A roll call resulted in Mr.. wanken,s cleo
Mr. Mr. HAkKIHs nominated W a ward
Of jamestown, as postmaster OF the house.
and paid tribute to Mr.. Ward as . vet
eran soldier. Z ss; '.sS
Mr.. HOBART questioned whether the
house could elect such an officer without
first passing joint resolution
The nomination having been seconded.
Mr.. Ward was elected unanimously by 40
clamatiOn. 39ss$
i This completed the list, and the officers
elected came forward and took the oath Of
office. 4. - q IS
Mr. GILBERT moved that a committaa
Of three on rules be appointed; also that
the rules of the last session be adopted as
the temporary rules of the present house,
Carried, aud the speaker appointed
Messrs. Gilbert, Fellows and Hawk as such
Mr.. PRUITr moved that Joint commit
tee OF three on the part Of the house be ap-
pointed to wait on the governor and inform
MIN that the legislature is now ready for
the transaction of business, and to receive
any communications he may wish to make.
,rsa rGarrie6. An ana the speaker appointed
committee. .sl2GIIls-I7.I 80
The members then proceeded to draw for
choice of seats, after having first extended
to Hon. Donald Stewart the courtesy OF
first choice. Mr.. Stewart selected q seat
speaker. ~ -
A communication. signed on behalf OF
Governor Pierce, invited the members
TO participate in the reception this evening
to Judge Church. The communication was
received and the invitation accepted.
wished leave of absence until Saturday,
on account OF sickness in his family.
The speaker appointed az pages Willis
Chance and Henry Murphy.
Mr.. PRUlTT announced that the COM
mittee to wait on the governor and inform
him that the legislature was fully organ
lied, reported that they had performed that
duty. = - :
A recess was then taken for twenty MIN
utes. - =
AFTER RECESS. a.-gs
When the house had re-assembled, at 10
minutes to 8 o'clock, the sergeant-at-arms
OF the council announced the approach Of
that body. The members of the house, ata
tap from the speakers gavel, rose in their
places, and the senate, headed by its presi-
dent and officers, entered. The members Of
the house at once vacated three rows of
seats in the center Of the house, which
were occupied by the councilmen, and
President Matthews. ascending the speak
er's platform, took his seat beside Speaker
Crosse, rs presiding officer Of the Joint COM
mittee.
Representative E. A. Williams moved
that committee of five be appointed to
wait on the governor and inform him that
the two houses were assembled in Joint
convention, and ready to honor any COM
municatiOn which he might wish to make.
The motion prevailed, and the president
appointed as such committee MeSsrs. Will
liams, McCumber, Atkins, Grigsby and
The committee shortly returned accom-
ganying Governor Pierce, Judge Louis K.
Church and the officers of the territorial
government.
Gov. Pierce took position on the right OF
the presiding officer. with Judge Church
on each side of the speakers platform.
President Matthews rose and said:
Gentlemen of the Council and General
Assembly of the Legislature of Dakota:
lG gives me great pleasure to present to
you His Exceliency, Governor Gilbert A.
Pierce.''
Gov. Pierce stepped to the front Of the
platform and delivered his message, occu-
pying fully an hour in its delivery.
Every member Of the joint convention,
and the large numberlof spectators present,
listened with the closest attention, even to
the parts Of the message dealing In statis-
tics, ordinarily dry. and the applause which
Interrupted the closing portions were sig
nificant Of both deep interest and ap-
prOval.
JUDGE CHURCH.
Gov. Pierce closed by introducing Judge
Louis X. Church, the newly"appointed gov
ernor, in few pleasant words. Judge
Church said:
GOVERNOR, ME-. PRESIDENT. GENTLEMEN OF TIM
CoUNCIL AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: It
no one more than realizes the duties that are
about to devolve upon me- There Is no one that
realizes the responsibility that may be incurred.
regards legislation; but trust we win always s.
TO The dss e 81 I Tn e
would be exceedingly indeiicate on my part to at
tempt to discuss the political conp!exion, but I
to the best Of my ABILITY, 90 help me God, vii
Dakota. [Applaase.I dentismen, there sse :.
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and wi likewise reflect credit upon the eKecu-
tive of the territory. At all times and on all
for the benefit of the whole territory recognizing
that in my personel It is not proper for me TO In
tertere in those questions which properly belong
to the people for discussion. desire to be gov
ernor of Dakota, representing no faction, NO
clique; welded to no section or portion of the
territory; but that it is my dnty to the fullest ex
tent to hold the balance between the sections Of
the territory in all justice, rectitude and fair
ness. a&
Now gentlemen, do not desire to cay any
thing lengthy upon this occasion, but there will
undoubtedly be times arise when may have oc-
oasion to communicate my ideas as to matters
which may come up Later. .g. 9.ay
In conclusion. would ray that there Is no ono
who more fully appreciates the retiring gentle
man than do myself, and only trust that when
my duties as executive of the territory shall
close, will carry with me the record. esteem
and good wishes Of the chief magistrate Of the
United States which know my. predecessors
Gentlemen, thanking yon for your attsnuon, /
trust, as said before. considering the delicaoy
Of the occasion. that you viii excuse me from
further remarks. 4.
A the conclusion of Judge Church's re-
marks, which were several times inter
rupted by applause, President Matthews
declared the joint session dissolved and
the councilmen withdrew,
Shortly after, and without transaction